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Day: June 3, 2018

Save St Martin’s

June 3, 2018 heaneymedia

Renton will fight and Renton will be right when school closure comes before council The new Balloch campus opening with deputy provost and education convener

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Health

June 3, 2018 heaneymedia

Healthcare treatment plan hold-ups highlighted by MSP MSP Jackie Baillie, has raised concerns about the health of the health service after new figures revealed that

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Fitness feature

June 3, 2018 heaneymedia

It’s a healthy way to live … HM Naval Base Clyde recently showcased health, fitness and well-being when HMS Neptune’s Physical Training staff hosted the

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Save Loch Lomond

June 3, 2018 heaneymedia

PETITION UPDATE Hands around Drumkinnon – show you care and be there By Bruce Biddulph Alexandria 3 JUN 2018 — ON Tuesday 12th June at 7pm,

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Family Day

June 3, 2018 heaneymedia

Family fun day – and it’s free. Helensburgh and Lomond Food Bank will benefit from a Family Fun Day on Saturday, 9 June, which HMNB Clyde

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?
  • Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts
  • ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON
  • Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says
  • Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts
  • Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

Mary’s Meals, the Scottish charity which works out of a shed in the back garden of a house at Dalmally near Oban in Argyll, does

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